‘Revolutionary’ COVID-19 vaccine to be tested at Children’s Hospital – WLWT Cincinnati

Some scientists who believe theyre on the verge of a breakthrough begin testing at Children's Hospital on a COVID-19 vaccine being described as "revolutionary." Pfizer is working on a genetic vaccine that could be ready as early as September.Childrens Hospital, which has extensive experience in vaccine testing, is among a select few organizations conducting part of the study.The tests at Childrens begin on the Pfizer vaccine May 11.Its very interesting technology, very elegant technology, said Dr. Robert Frenck, who is heading up the research at Childrens. Its just going to simulate the infection then our body, when it sees the real infection, it already has some protection mounted to be able to fight the disease.The vaccine is different than others because it does not inject a patient with the virus. Instead, it uses a piece of the messenger RNA, which is part of the genetic code of the virus.The messenger RNA in the vaccine instructs the cells to make the proteins associated with the coronavirus, but without making someone sick.Through processes inside the body, the vaccine basically tricks the immune system into making COVID-19 antibodies to fight the virus.Thats really the main part of this study is to look and make sure theres not any significant side effects, Frenck said.Phase one of the tests at Childrens is expected to be complete by June, then phase two begins. If there are no issues, phase three is expected to begin in September and would include more widespread use of the vaccine.Although the tests are at Children's Hospital, the participants in phase one are between 18 and 55 years old.A total of 90 people will be tested in phase one. Childrens is still taking applications for those who want to participate in the testing. People can fill out a questionnaire at is.gdcovid19researchstudy.

Some scientists who believe theyre on the verge of a breakthrough begin testing at Children's Hospital on a COVID-19 vaccine being described as "revolutionary."

Pfizer is working on a genetic vaccine that could be ready as early as September.

Childrens Hospital, which has extensive experience in vaccine testing, is among a select few organizations conducting part of the study.

The tests at Childrens begin on the Pfizer vaccine May 11.

Its very interesting technology, very elegant technology, said Dr. Robert Frenck, who is heading up the research at Childrens. Its just going to simulate the infection then our body, when it sees the real infection, it already has some protection mounted to be able to fight the disease.

The vaccine is different than others because it does not inject a patient with the virus. Instead, it uses a piece of the messenger RNA, which is part of the genetic code of the virus.

The messenger RNA in the vaccine instructs the cells to make the proteins associated with the coronavirus, but without making someone sick.

Through processes inside the body, the vaccine basically tricks the immune system into making COVID-19 antibodies to fight the virus.

Thats really the main part of this study is to look and make sure theres not any significant side effects, Frenck said.

Phase one of the tests at Childrens is expected to be complete by June, then phase two begins. If there are no issues, phase three is expected to begin in September and would include more widespread use of the vaccine.

Although the tests are at Children's Hospital, the participants in phase one are between 18 and 55 years old.

A total of 90 people will be tested in phase one.

Childrens is still taking applications for those who want to participate in the testing. People can fill out a questionnaire at is.gdcovid19researchstudy.

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